German word

Linkspartei

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɪŋksparˌtaɪ̯/

Meaning

  • feminine nounleft-wing party

Example

Viele Wähler unterstützen die Linkspartei im Wahlkampf.

Many voters support the left-wing party during the election campaign.

Illustration for Linkspartei (left-wing party)

More examples

In parlamentarischen Debatten kritisierte die Linkspartei die Steuerpolitik als ungerecht.

During parliamentary debates, the left-wing party criticized tax policy as unfair.

Core concept

A party standing on the left side of a political map, typically connecting social reform with a stronger role for redistribution.

Common phrases

  • Koalition mit der Linkspartei

    coalition with the left-wing party

  • Politik der Linkspartei

    policy of the left-wing party

  • Sitze der Linkspartei

    seats of the left-wing party

Similar words

Die Linke: The formal name of a German party on the political left.
Linke: Individuals or organizations holding left-wing political views.
Sozialdemokratie: A political position favoring social welfare and government support in the economy.
Kommunistische Partei: A party calling for restricted private ownership and shared property.

Definition in German

Eine politische Partei, die dem linken Spektrum angehört und soziale Gerechtigkeit sowie Umverteilung betont.

Word origin

The compound Linkspartei combines links, left, with Partei, which comes through French from Latin pars, meaning part or side.

Usage tips

  • Linkspartei usually describes a type of party rather than one fixed organization, while an official name such as Die Linke refers to a specific party.

Opposites

  • konservative Parteiconservative partynoun

Related words

  • Linkspartei-Anhängersupporter of the left-wing partynoun
  • linksparteilichleft-wing-party-relatedadjective

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